Remote Area Nurse

Job No: PAMS1214
Location: Newman

Employment Type: Permanent 

Employment Category: Full-time, Flexible fly in fly out roster

Remuneration: $ 128,391.93 to $ 150, 947.28 per annum (excluding superannuation) plus "On Call Allowance"

Benefits: Paid Flights & Travel Days, 13 weeks leave, Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900

 

About the Opportunity

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Remote Area Nurse is responsible for promotion of wellbeing, treating illness, maintaining health systems to support Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service’s (PAMS) core business and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for people within the Eastern Pilbara desert communities of Parnngurr, Punmu, Jigalong and Kunawarritji.

For further information and Job Description Form click here or please visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years post registration experience;
  • Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA’s) Code of Conduct of Registered Nurses and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses;
  • Experience, skills and knowledge working in a multidisciplinary team in a primary health care setting including teamwork and conflict management;
  • Well-developed primary health care skills and clear understanding of the scope of practice of the Remote Area Nurse;
  • Sound understanding of the principles of primary health care and the model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services;
  • A respect for Aboriginal culture and demonstrated ability to practice in a culturally safe and appropriate manner;
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting remote Aboriginal health and drivers of health inequality;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Previous experience working with electronic patient information management systems (e.g. Communicare);
  • Current Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program Certificate or willingness to obtain within the first six weeks of commencement;
  • Current First Aid or Intermediate / Advanced Life Support Certificate; and
  • Must be flexible to work in the communities of Parnngurr, Punmu, Jigalong and Kunawarritji as needed to ensure the quality of services as directed by the Remote Services Manager and / or Director of Clinical Services.

Additionally, desirable criteria is outlined in the Job Description Form:

  • The person is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and is acknowledged as such by their community;
  • Further qualifications in the areas of primary health care including chronic disease, mental health, child health, diabetes education, wound care, midwifery or other relevant area;
  • Current ALS, REC, MEC, Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses certification; and
  • Knowledge of Medicare and its application to the Aboriginal primary health care setting.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: You will be required to provide compliance documents as detailed in the Job description Form.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $$ 128,391.93 to $ 150, 947.28 per annum excluding superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous entitlements and fantastic benefits which includes:

  • 11.5% Superannuation;
  • Flexible rostering arrangements;
  • Paid flights to and from location of origin;
  • Paid travel days;
  • On Call and Reasonable overtime allowance
  • 13 weeks’ nurses leave (full-time roster) + 6.73% leave loading;
  • Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits;
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training;
  • Employee Assistance Program; and
  • Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care and community health programs to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health

Shortlisting will commence immediately. 

For further information including, please contact the People and Culture Team on 08 9177 8307.

 

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